Download Using Your M68DKIT912C32 Microcontroller Kit

1 Introduction
1.1
Congratulations!
With M68DKIT912C32, you are now ready to explore the power and versatility of the
latest member of Motorola’s most advanced 16-bit microcontroller family! Whether you’re
new to Motorola microcontrollers or you’ve used some of the earlier ones, such as 68HC05,
68HC11, or 68HC12, you’ll be impressed with the well thought-out design and implementation of the 9S12C family. And the ‘DKIT912C32 gives you the opportunity to explore the
9S12C family’s potential at a very affordable price! Add to that the proven advantages of it’s
popular design approach, and you’ll see why you picked a real winner!
1.2
Support
To help you get the most out of this product, and to make the experience as enjoyable
and productive as possible, we’ve put together a comprehensive website, loaded with resources, support, and applications information. If you experience any difficulties, or need
help with your application, the World Wide Web is arguably the most valuable resource available to you. There you’ll find the latest information, software, and troubleshooting help, as
well as discussion groups where you can network with people around the globe to get the
answers you need. So if you still need help, or have questions after reading this manual and
perusing the contents of the included CD, visit our website: www.technologicalarts.com and
tap into the collective! Pay particular attention to our Support, Applications, and Resources
webpages. While on our Support page, be sure to join our techart-micros discussion group
and Motorola’s HC12 discussion group.
1.3
Product Configuration
M68DKIT912C32 was designed as a versatile evaluation and application tool for the
Motorola MCS12 “C” family of microcontrollers. While it is based on the 9S12C32, it is also
suitable for developing applications for any of the forthcoming derivatives (9S12C64,
9S12C96, 9S12C128, etc.). All of the subsystems are identical, with the differentiating factor
among the chips being the amounts of Flash and RAM offered.
In addition to the MCU module (M68MOD912C32), the M68DKIT912C32 includes a
Docking Module, which provides convenient support circuitry for working with the microcontroller. This includes a power regulator, a socket for the MCU module, a couple of user LEDs
and pushbuttons, and a snap-off prototyping area. A power supply and serial cable are included with the kit to help you get plugged in. A resource CD containing this manual, example programs, and all the MCU documentation, along with a CodeWarrior C compiler on CD
complete the package.
The M68MOD912C32 MCU module is supplied in a 32-pin DIP footprint that plugs into
the 40-pin DIP socket on the Docking Module. The Docking Module is designed to support
other MCU modules to be introduced later in 24-pin and 40-pin DIP packages.
A BDM connector is provided on the MCU Module for development tool application and
is compatible with standard HCS12 BDM interface cables and software.
1.4
Features and Specifications
The design consists of two parts: a ‘C32 MCU Module in 32-pin wide DIP form-factor, and
a Docking module which provides a programming interface with a personal computer. The
MCU module, once programmed, can be used independent of the Docking Module, and is
compatible with standard 0.6” wide DIP sockets and solderless breadboards.
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